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- noun astronomy An
outflow of highly energetic radiation and material from astarburst galaxy
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Examples
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However i believe what this depicts is a galactic superwind.
Massive Repeated Explosions Halted Star Formation in Early Universe | Universe Today 2010
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Mass, rotation, magnetic field strength, the central star's UV-energy output, composition of the gases in the denser nebulous atmosphere, superwind, strengths, etc.
Astronomers Find Type Ia Supernova Just Waiting to Happen | Universe Today 2009
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The loss of material during the AGB phase varies by the rate of the superwind emanating from the star.
Red Giant Brightness Variations Still Mysterious | Universe Today 2009
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Its influence is to causes variations in the superwind strength.
Red Giant Brightness Variations Still Mysterious | Universe Today 2009
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